Wide-Format Printing companies are innovating processes and procedures and inventing vital products to meet the growing needs of customers and end-users. As we have become innovators, inventors, and better communicators, the demand for critical collaboration has never been more prevalent in our industry than it is today!

Oregon Lithoprint recently installed KODAK SONORA X Process Free Plates and a KODAK ACHIEVE Platesetter. “Our decision to switch to SONORA X Process Free Plates was driven by our need to cut the amount of time it was taking to get press-ready plates,” said Mike Hodges, GM, Oregon Lithoprint.

The supply chain is the lifeline of all manufacturing, and that’s never been more true than during COVID-19. Now, more than ever, manufacturers are re-evaluating how their labeling process functions. By eliminating manual steps in the labeling environment, you can address many issues through automation, scalability, efficiency, accuracy, and securi...

Does the text on your document need some social distancing? A little more whitespace? Whitespace, or negative space, is essential to the readability of documents and affects the accuracy of software that adds tagging for accessibility by screen readers. A little insight in to the importance of whitespace for readability and accessibility.

Some organizations recognize that their listening skills are never “too good” and their ability to listen and hear what is said and almost said ”can unlock THE difference” in what develops and happens next. Our capacity and skills at “Listening” can almost always be improved, yet we seldom train for enhancing those skills.

It is not clear how long the virus will impact print markets. But what is clear is that digital printing will play a critical role in our recovery. Memjet's Arnaud Linquette was asked this question and said, "After COVID-19, printers will be looking for solutions that can help them to be more profitable and productive. As a result, there will be an...

If your business was less prepared or is still struggling to navigate the uncharted waters of post-pandemic operations, read this article by Sam Errigo, for Konica Minolta Business Solutions. Sam shares what his team has learned so far, and lists his essential checklist for surviving a pandemic and beyond.

Printers who have been talking to their clients, using ingenuity to design and implement new custom products are continuing to see an uptick in business over the last few weeks. Printers are using this COVID-19 Push to re-evaluate their business model and practices and are making the necessary changes within their organizations for success.¬¬

What's NEW that challenges and excites your best Business Development personnel? The University of Houston's Summer 2020 Transmedia Marketing TM Certification Program offers a world-class, time-saving, online curriculum for adult learners seeking an engaging training experience.

With the explosion in the number fonts in use today, understanding fonts and where they come from is vital to executing a full-service business model that attracts and keeps profitable customers. Set your printshop apart by offering knowledgeable graphic font design services to your customers. Learn how to put fonts to work to increase your busines...